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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.26, 331.70 and 193.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.26, 331.70 and 193.20 is: 288.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.26 : 331.70 = 193.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.26/331.70 = 193.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.26x = 331.70 × 193.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.26x = 64,084.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,084.44/222.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.33

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